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Jan 17 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

Jan 20 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Be part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket.  Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Gene101 Part 1

Genealogy 101 (Part 1 of 3)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

Feb 7 - Train Exhibit

DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

Open during library hours.

No Registration required.

Feb 2026 Craft

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's kick off our year of celebrating America's 250th birthday by making something fun to hang on your front door!

Feb 8 - Train Exhibit

DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

No Registration required.

PCW Book Club Default

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth.

Feb 14 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This Month's Topic: The Language of Flowers

Learn about the language of flowers and make a mini valentine bouquet. 

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Age Group

Craft & Play: Snowflake Crafts

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Simple seasonal crafts and play designed for families to explore on their own. Designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome. No registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

Team Puzzle Race

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Katie’s Study

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Study

OConnor-Aldrich Meeting

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Need to have a meeting in a location that is central to everyone.

Quilting Discussion

2:00pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Quilting Discussion

Katie’s Study

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Study

McQuide

2:15pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, plan

Interest Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Share new non-profit educational option coming to Grimes next school year.

Mcquide

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Grade, plan

Grimes Clover Kids

3:30pm–4:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Library Closure

All Day 1/18–1/19
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Baby Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:30am–12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dana McNamara

12:00pm–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Homeschool Group

2:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool group meeting

AHA

3:30pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

CPR Certification

Tutoring

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months.  We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.

IE Speech Practice

6:00pm–7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Meet with DCG high school students for Individual Event Speech practice.

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Required

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Early Out

1:00pm–3:00pm
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

Focus & Finish

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Gathering of Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Members to Focus on and Finish small projects.